Bidspirit auction | MIDDLE EAST THREE CHERRY AMBER


MIDDLE EAST THREE CHERRY AMBER AND SILVER INLAY PRAYER BEADS - A collection of three devotional prayer strands, each comprising thirty-three beads strung on cord and terminating in an elongated turned baluster-form imam finial. Two strands feature spherical beads, while the third strand features barrel-shaped elements, all fashioned from translucent cherry-toned Amber. The bead surfaces are decorated with inlaid silver pin dot piqué work arranged in floral rosettes and geometric linear motifs. No signatures, monograms, foundry marks, workshop stamps, labels, or inscriptions are visible. Tasbih, Misbaha, Subha, Tesbih, Komboloi, Faturan, Catalin, Ottoman, Dhikr, Rosary. Dimensions Average Length: 16 in. Condition Each strand exhibits minor surface scuffs, micro-scratching, and light rubbing consistent with age and handling. Metal pin inlays appear largely intact with faint localized oxidation. Cord stringing remains intact with minor slackness observed. Overall condition appears consistent with age.